Iamquilter

Picture please.

Beginner10

Not only a picture....how about some pics about the various steps involved? I am also a visual person.
Can't wait to see how to do a simple quilt:)

Nancy Ingham

Thanks for sharing! This just might be the ticket for making some quick quilts for the grandchildren for Christmas!

Janquiltz

www.quiltingboard.com/t-60764-1.htm

If I was reading the instructions correctly - you make a "foundation" (backing and batting) and then assemble the top strip by strip - almost the same way you do when making a string quilt (see above tute link). Wasn't this technique called" "Flip and Sew"? First strip is placed right side up, then each additional piece is place right sides together over the previous strip, sewn down, and the newest stirip is then flipped over on to the foundation, etc. until the end.

Janquiltz

http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2010/...-tutorial.html

Here is another link to a visual tutorial, except this technique (like making a string quilt block) has you starting in the middle and going out to both ends (one side at a time). I would imagine that the two-sided sticky batting in this quilt in a day tutorial might eliminate the need to start in the middle, as each strip is held firm by the sticky-stuff on the batting. Sure does sound like a great way to make a quick quilt - gonna have to try this one!

MargeD

Great idea, thanks for sharing. This type of quilt would make a great charity quilt, easy and simple.

Sierra

Yes! So I, and many other lazy quilters found a way to make pretty quilts quickly. Not much of a surprise. I guess I posted it because I fell into it and didn't realize the method had a name and most of the world already knows about it.

I do start in the middle and work outward. I'm not stuck on 1/4" seams, or on all pieces being the same size... I do it according to my visual take at the time (I'm the challenged person who can't get a picture onto this QB!!!). I make a point, in fact, NOT to have them the same size. That began according to what I had on hand, but now I use the print to dictate how wide a certain material will be. I do make prints that are the same the same width. I feel it gives a combination of balance and freedom in the quilt top.

Also "sticky" batting is called "fusible" (I'm beginning a new one now and saw the label). It isn't always exactly even, but most batting isn't. I get it from Joann's using my coupons.

My current "bus quilt" (same size as many lap quilts) is going to have really cute musical frogs as the middle panel and it is going to be wider just so they can dance a bit more than if it is a narrower panel. See how scientific I can be???? I'll make decisions on width of the other panels as they come up (no pre-cutting!). Blander fabrics are usually narrower or used on the back (since I'm only using music for this boy choir bus).

Another thing... sometimes I use ready made quilt binding and sometimes I use the back fabric and fold it over. Either way I use a wide stitch and put 'er down.

I have one more idea on how to get pictures on. It will be in the tutorial if it works. Thanx for your patience......

matraina

This is a quilt as you go quilt. Have not made one yet, but it's on my list. Sometimes they start in the middle and go to the end; then turn around and go from the center to the other end.

jeaninmaine

Thanks for the tutorial. Looking forward to the picture of what it looks like when done.

katcox

Sierra , I like that idea, especially the down and dirty part. Thanks for the giggle.